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Vauxhall Astra

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

J8 LJKMOT history

J8 LJK is a black petrol Vauxhall Astra first used on 5 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 96,311 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

J8 LJK black Vauxhall Astra – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
96,311 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,238 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 LJK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Astra
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
5 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 LJK was last recorded at 96,311 miles on 28 May 2026, 7,814 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,497 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,814 miles
Average per year
7,238 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,311 miles
  • 2025 – 88,497 miles
  • 2024 – 79,799 miles
  • 2023 – 71,025 miles
  • 2022 – 62,634 miles
  • 2021 – 54,296 miles
  • 2020 – 49,097 miles
  • 2019 – 43,179 miles
  • 2018 – 36,065 miles
  • 2017 – 28,824 miles
  • 2016 – 21,337 miles
  • 2015 – 15,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,311 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,311 miles (+7,814)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    96,311 miles
    Test number
    618276423458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass88,497 miles (+8,698)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    88,497 miles
    Test number
    823921816224
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass79,799 miles (+8,774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    79,799 miles
    Test number
    646876455843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.60.16 (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass71,025 miles (+8,391)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    71,025 miles
    Test number
    963763149093
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205.60.16 (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass62,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    62,634 miles
    Test number
    190313452437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail62,634 miles (+8,338)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,634 miles
    Test number
    753839186028
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass54,296 miles (+5,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    54,296 miles
    Test number
    341380534001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass49,097 miles (+5,918)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    49,097 miles
    Test number
    429374776627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,179 miles (+7,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    43,179 miles
    Test number
    850604417753
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass36,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    36,065 miles
    Test number
    405713654582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail36,065 miles (+7,241)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,065 miles
    Test number
    508118446519
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass28,824 miles (+7,487)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    28,824 miles
    Test number
    691440197377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,337 miles (+6,188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    21,337 miles
    Test number
    355935102292
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
  14. Pass15,149 miles (+882)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    15,149 miles
    Test number
    869882445136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    14,267 miles
    Test number
    185146225491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 LJK

Does J8 LJK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 LJK is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 LJK?
The MOT on J8 LJK is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 LJK done?
J8 LJK was recorded at 96,311 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 7,238 miles a year.
Has J8 LJK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 LJK has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on J8 LJK ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on J8 LJK find?
J8 LJK passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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